Festive fun comes to Caversham at late night shopping event tomorrow

Members of the Caversham Traders Association have organised the late night shopping event being held tomorrow

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Festive fun will be afoot in Caversham on Wednesday next week as shops, restaurants and other businesses remain open till late to celebrate the Christmas season.

Visitors can expect plenty of cheer, special treats and promotions at the Late Night Christmas Shopping Fayre, organised by the Caversham Traders Association (CTA).

Businesses in St Martin’s Centre and Caversham’s other shopping streets will remain open until 9pm for shoppers looking for that special gift in their Christmas stockings or something to tickle the tastebuds.

While they browse, they will be entertained with seasonal songs from the Riverate choir accompanied by the Salvation Army Band.

Also performing in the St Martin’s Precinct will be the Sing for Fun adult singing workshop and the newly-formed Caversham Bargers Choir.

Vocalist Sam Chapman, a finalist in the 2011 Has Reading Got Talent? competition, will be popping into shops to serenade customers.

Mulled wine and mince pies will be available at Blue Duck Gallery, sherry and mince pies at Caversham Solicitors and there will be a glass of Buck’s Fizz at Carousel Clothing.

Lettings agent Drummonds will be holding Christmas Story Time for children and Warings bakery will be giving away a free box of mince pies with orders over £20 paid for on the night.

Holders of the new Caversham Rewards cards can expect additional discounts at some stores.

Chris Walton, CTA chairman and owner of Waltons Jewellers, said: “This event gets bigger and better every year, and the traders really enter into the spirit of things.

“Caversham boasts a large number of award-winning, independent, specialist shops, so anyone stuck for Christmas gift ideas is bound to find something special here – all at very competitive prices.

“We’re also very proud of the wide range of restaurants and cafes on our doorstep – many of them award winners. People can choose from Chinese, Thai, Greek, Indian, British and Italian cuisine to name just a few. Dinner at any of our local restaurants would be a great end to Christmas shopping.”